Confirm who owns the stem, agree that it can come down, then hire a licensed and insured crew to rig wood away from the panels. Do not start with a chainsaw on the line.
Ownership before horsepower
If the trunk is on the line, pause for agreement. We need a clear go-ahead, not a debate at the tailgate.
Notice without drama
A weekday window and a short description of the work is usually enough courtesy.
The cutting plan
Lower, do not bounce. Posts fail when rounds roll. We are not a fence company.
Roots afterward
Grinding near posts is shallow unless you are rebuilding the run. Remaining roots can still nudge a panel later; that is a fence repair.
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